Barber, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
311 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$350 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Tahlequah Urban Area
4
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Tahlequah Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 38
Feb 2 1 42
Mar 4 1 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 67
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 5 0 71
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 2 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 4, OK State House District 4, OK
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Schools

Tenkiller Public School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Cave Springs Es
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cave Springs Ms
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Rocky Mountain Public School
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Beauty Technical College Inc
13 miles, N • 1 star
Northeastern State University
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bacone College
27 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E • 5 star
Northeastern Health System
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
39 miles, S • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
47 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
66 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Joplin Regional Airport
99 miles, NE • 1 star
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